Writing Magazine: Capturing Ideas
I once woke in the middle of the night with an idea for a new cosy crime novel. Realising how important this was, I grabbed the notebook and pen I …
Features
Picturesque Porthmadog
At three o’clock, on Saturday 29th March 2003, a driver paid the last five-pence toll to cross the Cob and reach the delightful town of Porthmadog.Before then, drivers wishing to …
What A Hoot! The Owls Trust at Llandudno
My feature about Llandudno’s Owls Trust appeared in the June issue of The People’s Friend Special. I had a fascinating time there, when I visited back in March. Not only …
Ask The Agent – Skylark Literary
Simon Whaley chats to literary agents Amber Caravéo and Joanna Moult of the Skylark Literary Agency. Amber Caravéo was the Editorial Director at Orion Children’s Books, and Joanna Moult edited …
Writing Magazine – Plastic Fantastic
Accepting card payments at book events is easier than you might think. Simon Whaley chats to two authors who think plastic is fantastic. The Covid pandemic affected writers in many …
Writing Magazine – Passport to Publication
The American travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain said, “Travel is not a reward for working, it’s education for living.” While a break away at this time of year can be a …
Ironbridge Gorge-ous
There’s a lovely walk exploring Ironbridge in the June 2023 issue of Countryfile Magazine. It may ‘only’ be 4.7 miles, but you could easily take all day, if you stop …
The Lawley
Check out my walking route is the latest issue of Countryfile magazine. This 4 mile route traverses The Lawley, one of the Stretton Hills, offering some absolutely staggering views – …
Ask the Agent – John Jarrold
The June 2023 issue of Writing Magazine sees the start of my new bi-monthly Ask The Agent column. The John Jarrold Literary Agency specialises in science fiction, fantasy, and horror …
Connecting with Consultants
It’s not only multi-national companies who use consultants. Simon Whaley chats to one author who uses a series of consultants for her writing business. The first Thursday in June is …